Small Business Administration Associate Degrees
There are 196 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Small Business Administration. This degree is more popular with female students, and about62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Small Business Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Small Business Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,118 students earned theirSmall Business Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Small Business Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 296 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 416 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 329 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,772 |
Earnings of Small Business Administration Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Small Business Administration of $61,024 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,538 |
| 4 years | $61,024 |
| 5 years | $67,263 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Small Business Administration students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Small Business Administration. About 63.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 154 |
| Women | 262 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Small Business Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 35.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 | 33.9% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 11.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 12 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Small Business Administration Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 260 colleges that offer a associate degree in Small Business Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Small Business Administration students seeking a associate degree is Seminole State College of Florida. This school awarded 341 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Irvine Valley College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. This school awarded 168 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Hamilton comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paradise Valley Community College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MiraCosta College is a popular choice for Small Business Administration majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State College of Ohio comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Small Business Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Small Business Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Small Business Administration. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Small Business Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Small Business Administration that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 10,661 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 437 |
| Social Entrepreneurship | 77 |
| Franchising and Franchise Operations | 13 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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